The average American credit cardholder carries 3.5 credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s 2010 Survey of Consumer Payment Choice. Today, consumers use credit cards to pay for more than just large-ticket items. Everything from household items and utilities to insurance premiums and student loans are tallying up charges on the average monthly statement, demonstrating the growing reliance of consumers on credit cards and the importance of protecting these numbers.
PCI DSS Compliance: Failure Is Not an Option
Posted by: David Gibson June 25, 2011 05:00 AMThe average American credit cardholder carries 3.5 credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s 2010 Survey of Consumer Payment Choice. Today, consumers use credit cards to pay for more than just large-ticket items. Everything from household items and utilities to insurance premiums and student loans are tallying up charges on the average monthly statement, demonstrating the growing reliance of consumers on credit cards and the importance of protecting these numbers.